Argentine Tango Classes
Simonida Cekovic-Vuletic
Mon Jan 17, 24, 07-10:00pm, 36-156
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
Argentine tango, characterized by its graceful leg movements, subtlety and aesthetic appeal, is the original form of Tango that developed in Argentina in the early 20th century. Classes will focus on the sensual close embrace style, posture, walking and figures that will enable the participants to enjoy tango dance events.
7-8:30 PM Beginners; 8:30-10 PM Intermediates
No partner necessary.
Web: http://home.comcast.net/~simonida/
Contact: Jennifer Recklet, x3-1614, reck@med.mit.edu
Sponsor: Jennifer A Recklet, E23-230, 617 253-1614, reck@med.mit.edu
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Ballroom Dance Lessons
Ballroom Dance Club
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
Have you ever wanted to learn salsa, swing, tango or waltz? Now is the time! The MIT Ballroom Dance Club is offering free introductory lessons for eight different dances (one dance each night). All you have to do is pick the lessons you want to attend, dress comfortably, and show up! See the website for a detailed schedule of dances.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/bdclub/
Contact: Ballroom Dance Club, bdc-officers@mit.edu
Sponsor: Ballroom Dance Club
Ballroom Dance Club
Learn a different dance each class! Visit http://web.mit.edu/bdclub/workshop_schedule.html for the full schedule.
Tue, Thu, Jan 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27, 07:30-08:45pm, T: Lobby 13/R: Sala
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Baroque Dance Technique and Notation
Ken Pierce
Mon Jan 10, Wed Jan 12, Fri Jan 14, 09:15-11:00am, T-club lounge
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
An introduction to the basic steps of early-18th-century European dance ("baroque dance"), and to Beauchamps-Feuillet notation, developed at the request of Louis XIV and used to record ballroom and theatre dances -- bourrées, gavottes, sarabandes, etc. -- by some of the most renowned choreographers of the period.
There will be three sessions, in the course of which the focus will shift from technique to repertoire, via notation. Each session will include a warmup and some work on basic steps; work with notation will be cumulative. Prior experience with dance notation is neither required nor expected; prior dance experience -- in any style of dance whatsoever -- would be helpful but isn't absolutely required.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/kpierce/www/IAP2005/
Contact: Ken Pierce, E25-505, x8-7656, kpierce@mit.edu
Sponsor: Kenneth R Pierce, E25-505, 617 258-7656, kpierce@mit.edu
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Beginners / All Level Tango Classes
Anna Custo, Katarzyna A Puchala
Sat Jan 15, 02-04:30pm, Sidney-Pacific, Two 1.15 hours classes
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Repeating event. Participants welcome at any session
Prereq: None
This beginners/all level class is ideal for people interested in having a taste of what Argentine Tango is about or to become a more comfortable with tango steps. No partner necessary and no previous experience required. Fun and stress-free environment guaranteed!
Web: http://www.mit.edu/tango/www/
Contact: Katarzyna A Puchala, kpuchala@MIT.EDU
Sponsor: Argentine Tango Club
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Capturing Motion
Nell Breyer
Thu Jan 20, 27, 02-04:30pm, N52-2nd floor
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 20-Jan-2005
Limited to 10 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Prereq: Please bring digital video / operable camera of choice (webc
Whether enabled by mechanically-driven gears or the most advanced image capture technology, kinetic art forms speak to the space-time dimensions of human experience. This two-part session provides a historic framework for visualization and interpretation of body motion, and introduces novel video-based concepts for motion capture. Invited artists will share their unique perspectives on the role of body movement in kinetically-inspired art. Participants will prepare individual works and conceptual models for public presentation and critique during the end of session two.
Web: http://emergingtech.mit.edu/iap05/
Contact: Stephanie Hunt, N52-231, x3-4405, sdh@mit.edu
Sponsor: Center for Advanced Visual Studies
Cosponsor: MIT Museum
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Contra Dance for All: An Introduction
Arthur L. Anger - Retired Staff, Ann B. Cowan
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
Prereq: none
Join us for a Swing--and other figures--with partners in sets.
This is modernized American roots dance using easy walking steps to exciting, jazzy, LIVE New-England music.
Dance with one partner (for each set) and other couples, then change. A 'Caller' teaches by 'walk-through' and prompts you during the dance, making it accessible to ALL.
Come alone or bring friends!
Website lists later Tuesdays in semester!
Web: http://web.mit.edu/fdc/www/contra.html
Contact: fdc-request@mit.ed
Sponsor: Folk Dance Club
NEW YEAR'S BEGINNER'S SPECIAL I
Cammy Kaynor - Dance caller and musician
Lively dancing - to experienced local caller/teacher with live band: 'String Theory' (Cammy Kaynor and friends)!
Tue Jan 4, 08-10:30pm, Sala de Puerto Rico
WARM-UP BEGINNER'S SPECIAL II
Laura Johannes - Dance caller
Learn each dance in a walk-through warm-up. Dance to live, lively music from Emily & Victor Troll, Nell Wright, & Avi Fagan.
Tue Jan 11, 08-10:30pm, Sala de Puerto Rico
KING DAY BEGINNER'S SPECIAL III
Jacob Bloom - Dance caller
More lively dancing - to experienced caller/teacher and band, 'Apple Crisp'.
Tue Jan 18, 08-10:30pm, Sala de Puerto Rico
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E33 Training Workshops
Kurt Stiehl, Karl Kulling, Heather Brundage
Sat Jan 15, 12-05:00pm, Kresge
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Prereq: none
Interested in lighting up your friends? Want to get paid to see shows? Looking for more theater tech experience and training? Come join E33 Productions, a MIT student run company, in an afternoon of tech theater fun where you can be trained to work, run, and manage lighting for on campus events. No experience required. Come even if you don't want to continue to work with E33 Productions. (Send an email to e33-board@mit.edu if you plan on coming so we can keep track of the numbers!)
Web: http://web.mit.edu/e33/www
Contact: Kurt Stiehl, Kresge, (414) 737-4861, kstiehl@mit.edu
Sponsor: E33 Lighting Productions
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Experience Hip Hop Through Breakdancing!
Susanna Liu, Denis Daly
Schedule: TBD
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Repeating event. Participants welcome at any session
This is an open practice session where experienced breakdancers will be available to teach basics. Breakin', an acrobatic dance form popularized in the early 1980's, has seen a recent resurgence across the country. No experience necessary. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and tennis shoes. We also encourage people to come and watch.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/imobilare/www
Contact: Susanna Liu, sue_liu@mit.edu
Sponsor: Imobilare
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Fun Night! Introduction to Square Dancing
Ted Lizotte, Caller for Tech Squares
Tue Jan 25, 08-10:30pm, Lobdell
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Prereq: No experience necessary, no partner neccessary
Forget what you know about Square Dancing. At Tech Squares, things are different. Come for free food, socialization, and of course, FUN! If you miss us now, our first class (you can get PE credit!) is in two weeks, same time, same place.
Web: http://www.mit.edu/activities/tech-squares/beginners.html
Contact: Tech Squares, 253-7000, squares@mit.edu
Sponsor: Tech Squares
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IAP Rueda Workshops
Michael Dimitriou, Zarixia Zavala-Ruiz, Ana Matos, Willie Sanchez
No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
Fee: 10.00 for activity costs (food, drinks, instructional materials)
The MIT Casino Rueda Group will be holding three workshops this IAP for dancers of all levels. No experience is required. Separate rueda circles will be called for each level and tons of moves will be taught. Please see our website for a description of the Casino Rueda style of dance. Cost with MIT ID: $8 per workshop and $20 for three-workshop pass.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/rueda/www
Contact: Zarixia Zavala-Ruiz, 56-670, (617) 258-7021, zarixia@mit.edu
Sponsor: Casino Rueda Group
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International Folk Dancing for Everyone
Valarie Rosen
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
Come dance to the World Music you listen to. Learn the dances--some in lines, some in circles--that inspired that great music! No partner needed and absolutely no experience necessary. Come by yourself or bring friends. Beginners are encouraged to arrive on time for introductory teaching in each session. These dances continue as a regular series on Sunday nights, so you can keep coming once you get hooked!
Web: http://mit.edu/fdc/international.html
Contact: (617) 253-FOLK, fdc@mit.edu
Sponsor: Folk Dance Club
Valarie Rosen
Sun Jan 9, 08-11:00pm, Lobdell
Valarie Rosen
Sun Jan 16, 08-11:00pm, Lobdell
CANCELLED tonight (1/23/05) due to snow
Valarie Rosen
Sun Jan 23, 08-11:00pm, Lobdell
Valarie Rosen
Sun Jan 30, 08-11:00pm, Lobby 13
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Israeli Couple Dancing Beginners Class
Valarie Rosen
Sun Jan 16, 02-04:00pm, Student Center 407
Learn basic Israeli couple dance technique and easy couple dances.
The first hour will focus on partner techniques: leading and following, pivots, turns, etc. The second hour will focus on learning several easy couple dances.
No partner or experience necessary. Beginners are welcome!
Web: http://mit.edu/fdc
Contact: (617) 253-FOLK, fdc@mit.ed
Sponsor: Folk Dance Club
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Israeli Folk Dancing
Valarie Rosen
Wed Jan 5, 12, 19, 26, 08-11:00pm, Lobby 13
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
Dance to music ranging from last week's Israeli pop hit to folk songs from the days of the pioneers. Come learn the newest, hottest dances in Israeli folk dancing. Lots of teaching! Lots of fun! Beginners are most welcome! No partner needed and absolutely no experience necessary. Come by yourself or bring friends. Beginner teaching 8-9pm, mixed-level dancing 9-11pm. These dances continue as a regular series on Wednesday nights, so you can keep coming once you get hooked!
Web: http://mit.edu/fdc/
Contact: (617) 253-FOLK, fdc@mit.edu
Sponsor: Folk Dance Club
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Learning Greek Dances
Anna Pisania, Nikolaos Mavridis, Christoforos Vassileiou, Petros Boufounos
Tue Jan 11, 18, Fri Jan 21, 07-09:00pm, Room W20-407
Tue Jan 25, 07-09:00pm, Rehearsal Room B-Kre
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
This event is an initiative of the Hellenic Students' Association. Traditional Greek dances will be taught by experts!!! A set of different dances will be taught each session so that you can join sessions suitable for you. Dances will be taught by expert members of Lykeion Ellinidwn. Everybody is more than welcome to join us!!!
Web: http://web.mit.edu/hellenic
Contact: Anna Pisania, 66-457, x3-6489, apisania@mit.edu
Sponsor: Hellenic Students' Association
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Milonga: Social Tango Night
Anna Custo, Katarzyna A Puchala
Sat Jan 15, 09pm-12:00am, Sidney-Pacific, bring your dance shoes
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Prereq: None
Free Milonga. Milonga is the name of Argentine Tango Social nights. There will be tango music all night, plenty of partners to dance with and new people to meet. Free finger food and sodas. Excellent opportunity to meet other tango dancers in a non threatening environment, relax and enjoy some good music. Even if you don't dance, you'll have a chance to see what tango is like while socializing with fellow students and eating some food. This is your chance, and it's FREE!
Web: http://www.mit.edu/tango/www/
Contact: Katarzyna A Puchala, kpuchala@MIT.EDU
Sponsor: Argentine Tango Club
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Roadkill Buffet Presents: The IAP Show!
Roadkill Buffet
Sat Jan 22, 08-09:30pm, 6-120
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Roadkill Buffet, MIT's Premiere Improv Comedy Troupe, will leave you rolling in the aisles with our quick wit, comedic stylings, and hilarious antics in our annual IAP Show. This is always our biggest show of the year, so make sure to come and join the mayhem! And don't forget - it's FREE!
Web: http://web.mit.edu/roadkill/www
Contact: Roadkill Buffet, rkb@mit.edu
Sponsor: Roadkill Buffet
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Roadkill Buffet's Improv Comedy Workshop!
Roadkill Buffet
Wed Jan 26, 07-10:00pm, 24-121
No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 25-Jan-2005
Limited to 20 participants.
Single session event
Ever wonder how in the world do they do that? Come and play with Roadkill Buffet, MIT's Premiere Improv Comedy Troupe! Learn the basics of improv! Be like us! You know you want to! Admit it! There, now don't you feel better? No experience required. And it's totally free!
Web: http://web.mit.edu/roadkill/www/home.html
Contact: Roadkill Buffet, rkb@mit.edu
Sponsor: Roadkill Buffet
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Round Dance for Beginners
Phil Gatchell, Cuer for Tech Squares
Tue Jan 11, 18, 25, 07-08:00pm, Lobdell
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Fee: 2.00 for to pay the caller
Round dancing is a form of choreographed ballroom dancing. A set of basic figures is taught, and a cuer calls out each figure during the dance. This results in all the couples whirling or gliding around the floor in perfect unison, beautifully choreographed to the music, without the need to memorize entire dances. No partner or experience needed.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/tech-squares/www
Contact: Tech Squares, 253-7000, squares@mit.edu
Sponsor: Tech Squares
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Shakespeare Ensemble's Scene Night
Jonathan Reinharth
Fri Jan 21, Sat Jan 22, 08-10:00pm, RRB in Kresge
Enrollment limited: first come, first served
Limited to 50 participants.
Repeating event. Participants welcome at any session
The Shakespeare Ensemble presents a free night of scenes, selected, directed, and performed by our membership. Come watch us experiment, explore, and revel in works by Shakespeare and others!
Contact: Jonathan Reinharth, W20-423, x3-2903, er@mit.edu
Sponsor: Shakespeare Ensemble
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Swing Dancing
Ken Takusagawa
Wed Jan 5, 12, 19, 08:45-11:30pm, La Sala (W20)
Wed Jan 26, 08:45-11:30pm, Walker Memorial
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Repeating event. Participants welcome at any session
Beginners welcome. No partner necessary.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/swing/
Contact: MIT Lindy Hop Society, swing@mit.edu
Sponsor: Lindy Hop Society
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Swing Dancing Lesson
Ken Takusagawa, Lauren Bonaventura, James Pustejovsky
Wed Jan 5, 12, 19, 26, 07:15-08:45pm, La Sala (W20), Jan 26: Walker Memorial
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
A swing dancing class emphasizing on partner connection and learning to lead and follow. It will cover Foxtrot, Charleston, and Balboa. The class is intended both for complete beginners and for experienced swing dancers who would like to learn those three dances. No partner necessary. The lessons for January 5, 12, 19 will be held in La Sala (W20); January 26 in Walker Memorial.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/swing
Contact: MIT Lindy Hop Society, swing@mit.edu
Sponsor: Lindy Hop Society
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